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Kolaghassi Capital
Ali H. Kolaghassi founded Kolaghassi Capital to manage family capital from its base in Dubai. The firm maintains a real-estate development arm, Kolaghassi...
Kolaghassi Capital
Ali H. Kolaghassi founded Kolaghassi Capital to manage family capital from its base in Dubai. The firm maintains a real-estate development arm, Kolaghassi Development Company, that executes large-scale projects in the Middle East. Kolaghassi Capital allocates across real estate, private equity, venture capital, and public markets. It executes direct co-investments and SPVs in addition to fund commitments. Confirmed positions include King Salman Park Package 5 in Riyadh and Emirates Financial Towers in Dubai. The firm covers buyout, growth, and seed stages and maintains exposure in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The firm lists seven professionals in its Altss record and operates one additional office in Washington, D.C. Ali H. Kolaghassi sits on the George Washington University Board of Trustees. Philanthropic vehicles include the King Hussein Cancer Center and King’s Academy. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in the record. The office participates in the DIFC Cyber Forward Programme as a Cyber Ambassador. This network membership supplies access to regional cybersecurity and regulatory discussions that sit outside standard investment channels.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
Asia
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Dubai
Corporate office
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Additional offices
Washington, DC, United States
Principals
Ali H. Kolaghassi
Founder, President, and Chairman
Patricia L. Bowditch
SVP, U.S. Operations
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Kolaghassi Capital?
Ali H. Kolaghassi serves as Founder, President, and Chairman. Patricia L. Bowditch handles U.S. operations from the Washington, D.C. office.
Does Kolaghassi Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both direct co-investments and SPVs as well as commitments to hedge funds and private equity vehicles.
What investment stages does Kolaghassi Capital typically target?
The firm targets buyout, growth, and seed opportunities according to its confirmed stage coverage.
Where does Kolaghassi Capital maintain physical offices?
Headquarters sit in Dubai with an additional office at 1037 30th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.
Which sectors does Kolaghassi Capital explicitly target?
Sector tags include AgriTech & FoodTech, Digital Health, Energy Transition & Renewables, FinTech, Healthcare Services, and PropTech.
How is Kolaghassi Capital related to Saraya Holdings or Saudi Oger?
Saad Hariri maintained a historical business relationship with Ali H. Kolaghassi through those entities.
Does Kolaghassi Capital maintain philanthropic structures?
The firm supports the King Hussein Cancer Center, King’s Academy, and the Palestine Association for Children’s Encouragement of Sports.
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